Summer 2027 Internship: Construction Project Engineer

QTS' summer internship program will provide you first hand experience into the fast paced world of the data center industry by providing weekly lunch and learns, a comprehensive orientation program, and site based activities, socials and volunteering events. Every intern will be assigned initiatives tied to real QTS objectives helping with anything pertaining to the whole life-cycle of a data center build and/or company operations.

The Construction Development Project Intern will work on a live data center build site gaining exposure to a variety of build stages and teams. Responsibilities will involve, but aren't limited to:

Development Project Intern:

• Perform site walks for estimating, safety, and project life-cycle purposes

• Participate in QA/QC checks and meetings on a regular basis

• Track status around RFIs and collaborate with associated vendors

• Assist the Development team with core projects and construction process oversite.

• Aid in budget management, scheduling, and status reports for projects.

• Update development program and project status for director-level reviews.

• Support entitlement and permitting needs for assigned site projects.

• Develop scopes of work for design, construction, and commissioning services.

• Monitor project budgets and review schedules, change orders, submittals, and pricing proposals.

• May aid in due diligence efforts for new land banks and properties.

• Enhance project management processes and protocols.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction Management, or a related field.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint for presentations and Excel for data analysis and budgeting.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Must be a US Citizen

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current full-time enrollment in one of QTS’s partner institutions (listed below) or a Blackstone Launchpad affiliate school:

  • Auburn University

  • Kansas State University

  • Georgia State University

  • Southern Adventist University

  • Texas A&M University

  • University of Kansas

• Previous internship or co-op experience in construction, finance, technology, HR, facilities engineering, or related industries.

• Experience on active construction/development sites